So whats next? That's what ever runner asks after the last big race and I've found my answer: Finally taking a stab at doing an Ultra. After completing Part 4: Sub 4 Hours or Bust it's on to bigger and better bling and this is certainly much bigger. Almost twice as much to be exact, but if it was easy then everyone would do it: And "I AIN'T EVERYONE." Como se dice: "Fingers Crossed!"

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Badlands: Part 2

My time here in the Badlands has come to a glorious end. Today had been by far the most peaceful day on my trip as there's very little separating me out here from the serenity of the wilds.

I got in a breath taking hike today which was challenging considering all the little hills and valleys, but the sites it afforded me were just spectacular. I even got to do something I had strangely enough always wanted to try before: picking a direction and just walking. But after a little under an hour my anxiety got the better of me as I imagined myself hopelessly lost walking round in circles. I really didn't think that possible here due to the never ending 9 mile views, but after a while taking small detours around obstacles I could see it would be ready to get turned around. And after a while each hill, tree, and bush all started to blend into one, so happy was I when I found my way back to the trail.

There was a slight drizzle of rain after I got back, but I really didn't notice much as I had been napping. Its so strange the feeling of having nothing at all to do but hike, read, nap, and eat, but although it would take some getting used to I think I like it!

To escape the busyness of my campground that quickly filled up tonight I managed to hike up the mountain closest to the camp and I think it's an excellent place to sit and watch the sunset. This relaxing day has come at perfect time and right now I couldn't be more content. One thing is for sure though, sunsets are best viewed with someone you love.

Tomorrow I will finally get to see the iconic Mount Rushmore. I've heard from a few people that it isn't all its cracked up to be but I'm pretty excited! I have less then a hundred miles to go tomorrow so it should be perfect for a short ride and then sight seeing. Don't forget about the gravel road out of here though...

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Escapism with style defined my summer of 2012... But now I'm back on the road again. This time though there's a little less escapism with a little more style thanks to Saphira's new paint job. Knowing myself we should probably still keep the "Fingers Crossed" though!